DW Exclusive: Sri Lankan president slams Easter Sunday bombing allegations I DW News
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- We take a closer look at Sri Lanka, with a special DW interview with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The country has faced crisis after crisis, both political and economic, and there is no clarity on how the government and the people can recover and get back on their feet. DW's Martin Gak questions the Sri Lankan president about the crises the country faces.
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Something our Srilankan journalist should learn from (Hiru, Derana). Nobody had the gut to question RW or the Rajapaksa's to the point the way this journalist did. Once someone asks the right question you can see him shiver, shake and attack the journalists.
RW put the journalist on the back foot
Exactly.Hiru and Darana is rajapaksa media.This RW was trying to mislead international media using the language fluency.Also he is expecting independent view form the commitee which was appointed by him and his men.
It shows the culpability of the president, by his mere reactions..but he is foolish..because in a few months he and his gang will be kicked out..
@@saliyayou This is not putting anyone on back foot. Ranil W totally lost it. The journalist achieved his objective.
haha
These men are all corrupt politicians.. waisting time ask questions.. well done DW interviewer..
IMF should not give a penny to Sri Lanka ever again… he has taken IMF money snd organised thug style crime, bribery corruption of people’s money 💰 to their own pockets and Rajapaksha’s family. That’s only goal of Ranil’s … to steel money
He has embarrassed himself and humiliated Sri Lanka … thug life dictatorship is perfectly glorified by the SriLankan president…. Shameful and biggest looser has come to power by no “ people votes” but appointed by Rajapaksha’s family… this so called president should be expelled ASAP …Ranil is a criminal ☠️and a dictator… world got to see his true nature here on this interview
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752මූ අපරාධ කල්ලියේ එකෙක්
@@obaamaa70 kauda Ranil da?
Found DW very biased. But the interviewer could not bully RW. RW is too intelligent, too educated and too experienced.❤❤❤
@@hussainanoordeen5754 RW came out very childish and pathetic, tried to get angry and showed the finger. We expect much more clarity and empathy on Easter Sunday bombing. It is obvious he is trying to cover up Rajapakses disregarding the nation. Terrible fate for SL, does not deserve so much dishonesty and corruptions from the govern people.
We people in Sri Lanka would like to Thank you DW Team for showing true face of these corrupt leaders' and tell the truth to the world🙏
PALA YANNA TOILET KATAAA@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752
All leaders are corrupt. If people are not corrupt they are killed within 2 months. For example,Swrd. Premadasa, Gandhi x2 ,kennedy . Sri lanka does not need loans. If sri lanka needed loans ,why did 3 countries fight to take over? Poruguese ,Dutch and British
Evidence please ???
At least he stopped the free fall. You can't be corruption absolutist and reform at the same time. This absolutist expectation is impossible for any political system. You can't go after everybody every time. It's as bad as not going after anybody any time.
He confirmed the facts with his impulse. No cap.
This man pretended as a liberal for a long time and finally showing his true nature.
Exactly
This is what we have been telling about these charlatan, pseudo-liberals
Good that he is not a freaking liberal like Joe Biden, Kamala Harris or Justin Treadue
liberalism ain't working bro look what's happening in usa
he is neo liberal just like PINOCHET, THATCHER....and we all know how they were
Wow that guy does not know how to not look guilty.
What an idiotic comment to put 😂 Shows your competence level
So you okay with criminals like Barak Obama who killed millions of people by invading the Middle East and doesn't look guilty?
@garthmacleod.
You are spot on. If one watches carefully even before the questioning began his body language suggests he was nervous and agitated. He must have come with the agenda of continuously interrupting the moderator and stealing time to reduce the number of questions. Your high level of competence spotted in quickly. 👏👏
Agreed @garthmacleod 😂
True.
Proud of you DW...International community should see the real face of these politicians..
PALA HUTHTHIGE PUTHO WAL KATHA KIYAN NATHUWA TOILET KATAA@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752 පිස්සු හුත්තෝ රනිල්ගෙ ලෙව කාපිය පොන්නයා
An uneducated baiyya barks 🤣@@hadiod3870
Oh yes..
Tho sakkiliya, deshadrohiya, pita ratata pukadeepan
As a Sri Lankan, I'm so proud of the gut this reporter had. Because none of the Sri Lankan media had that. He nicely roasted RW
True face and attitude of Ranil Wickramasinghe.Always afraid of questions,instead trying to shut them down by shouting and abusing.Thanks DW for being able to showcase his real self.
He was not afraid then not afraid now.
@@udeshwickramasinghe6626Says another wickramasinghe. ALL you buffaloes will be behind bars very soon!
@udeshwickramasinghe6626 But, He is afraid of ELECTIONS.. 🤣🤣🤣 රෙද්ද තමා not afraid.
@@S_han1210 exactly
@@S_han1210 Why do you say he is afraid of elections? was there any provision for a election? Crazy
Ranil Wickremesinghe elected president by MPs,not people
Its ok if he is pm or president he is now our president
@@philippinesmassu7245 hes not our president.he is the most corrupted polititican in sri lanka
@@philippinesmassu7245where you live ? 😂
@@philippinesmassu7245are you crazy? 🤔
Look at the body language of a president. Appalling. Anyone can imagine how the minorities will be answered or treated in his country.
Thank you DW for showing the true face of some of the Sri Lankan politicians to international viewers. As a Sri Lankan, it is shameful to refer to these individuals as the rulers of our country.
තොපි වගේ බටහිරට කඩේ යන උං තමයි මුලින්ම තුරන් කරන්න ඕන 😂😂
CHEERS to the journalist. THIS old man is a rajapakse stooge and is seriously SICK IN THE HEAD. Unfortunately there is no cure for this type.
@@lahiruweerawardana7037 kade yana eka newey prasne, ape naayaka pakayo rata kaala, minissu marala thawath sudu watha thawarana eka
why tho. I mean we are supporting nations which stands by strict constitutions, which do not violate human rights, which has taken solid actions against corruption. While someone like you represents a nation fulll of corruption, a country which lacks free speech and launches bombings for better odds at elections. @@lahiruweerawardana7037
@@lahiruweerawardana7037 කව්රු කාටද කඩේ යන්නෙ කියල පේනවා comment එකෙන්
Let’s Salute the interviewer who maintained his calm until the end 😊
This person was not appointed as the president by the people in Sri Lanka ,He was selected by the parliment members using constitution to protect themselves once former president was chased out from the position by the people.He is in position to protect currupted political culture & continue his failed political vision.He has violated the democracy by postponing the Elections..Unbearable taxes on proffesionals,Continouse cuts on education & healthcare,lack of income,high cost of living, Anti-democratic rules affect Sri Lankans badly.
well said!!
💯
This person wasnt appointed from the peoples power or election ..because of this man is central bank robber. He selected from parliament thives.
Thives naver develop country ....
Who rule the county then?
EXACTLY! he was chased away from parliament in 2019 by the people of Sri Lanka, but he use some loopholes to creep into the parliament. after bribing politicians in parliament, he won 134 votes to become the president. no one in sri lanka consider him as the president. He has never addressed a single public meeting since he became "president"
OMG, Ranil is sooooo off base and unbelievably defensive. It makes he and Sri Lanka seem so guilty of obstruction. It sounds like he has no interest in finding truth
Exactly
Finding truth for what , actually they did it ...
Truth? with this guy's lol 😅
Thank you Dw for Raising your voice against these corrupted politicians....
SMB
Thank you Dw for Raising your voice against these corrupted politicians we need n international interference to kick out these ruthless cunning leaders out of this country
Certainly we do
💯👍✍🙏
Plausible deniability, is not anything new for Sri Lankan politicians. Thanks DW, you did something Sri Lankan reporters never have done or will be able to do....face to face.
UDDANTA UBE AMMGE PUKA DDEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA
Do you really think 8 jihad fighters will blast them self to help a leader of another race.
Ranil Wickremesinghe's first stint as Prime Minister, from 1993 to 1994, coincided with a strong economic performance, achieving a 6.5% growth rate. However, by 2000-2001, the nation faced a deep recession with a negative 1.5% growth, echoing the current economic crisis. Wickremesinghe returned as Prime Minister for a second, longer term, lasting from 2001 to 2004. During this period, the economy showed signs of recovery, with the growth rate reaching 5.8% and foreign debt decreasing as a share of national income.
However, the security situation remained challenging. The Public Front government under Chandrika Kumaratunga experienced heavy losses, including strategically important military camps and 5,000 security personnel. Subsequently, Wickremesinghe secured another term and negotiated a ceasefire with the LTTE. This decision, while strategically advantageous as it weakened the LTTE through internal divisions (including the defection of a key commander), ultimately proved controversial.
Nevertheless, our main focus lies elsewhere. In Ranil's tenure, Mahinda forged a friendship with Mangala, appointing him as the primary commander in his leadership campaign. Mangala believed he could influence Mahinda once he assumed leadership of the party, thus paving the way for Mangala to realize his dream of leading the SLFP after Mahinda.
Subsequently, Mangala will undertake the responsibility of convincing Chandrika to dissolve the parliament and conduct a general election. Following this, a coalition between Chandrika-led parties and the JVP emerges victorious in the election. Mangala then persuades Chandrika to appoint Mahinda as the Prime Minister of the newly established government.
Sri Lanka's 2005 presidential election approached as President Chandrika Kumaratunga's second term ended. Initial polls favoured Ranil Wickremesinghe, prompting Mahinda Rajapaksa to explore options through his brother Basil. Some sources allege a deal was struck with the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) to manipulate the election outcome.
The claimed agreement reportedly involved three key points:
1. Boycott by Tamil Voters: The LTTE would encourage Tamil voters in their strongholds (North, North East, and South) to abstain from voting, as they were anticipated to largely favour Ranil.
2. Engineered Negotiations: The LTTE would engage with Ranil, seeking a written commitment to implement the 13th Amendment upon his potential election victory.
3. Financial and Material Support: The LTTE would receive significant financial aid and reportedly avoid customs checks on specific imports.
During his election campaign, Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly received a communication from the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) expressing their interest in dialogue. A subsequent meeting facilitated between representatives from each side allegedly saw the LTTE offer conditional support. In exchange for backing Ranil's candidacy, the LTTE requested a written assurance guaranteeing the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan constitution if he secured the win.
Ranil, citing ethical concerns, is said to have declined the offer. He reportedly refused to make such a promise solely to secure electoral victory.
The alleged intention behind securing the letter from the LTTE was to sway the Sinhala vote in Mahinda's favour, as Ranil reportedly enjoyed significant support within this demographic at the time. However, given the uncertainty of obtaining the letter, other strategies, potentially involving Mangala and the JVP, were reportedly planned to achieve the desired electoral outcome.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) actively participated in Mahinda Rajapaksa's 2005 presidential campaign, attending numerous rallies across the country. Rajapaksa faced accusations of misusing tsunami relief funds at the time. While some argue the JVP attempted to mitigate these accusations. The election boycott enforced by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) led to extremely low voter turnout in Tamil-majority areas, including an estimated 500,000 voters abstaining. Ultimately, Rajapaksa narrowly won the election by 150,000 votes.
In 2015, Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Prime Minister under President Maithripala Sirisena. This appointment followed Sirisena's surprise victory in the presidential election, where Ranil had served as campaign manager. The coalition government lasted for around three months before the UNP, led by Ranil, won the general election. This led to Ranil's fourth official term as Prime Minister, lasting from August 2015 to November 2019.
However, the political landscape remained complex. In 2018, President Sirisena attempted to appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister in a move deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Ranil was briefly reinstated before ultimately losing his position in late 2019. Various factors, including the actions of President Sirisena and JVP, contributed to the eventual return of the Rajapaksa family to power, with Gotabaya Rajapaksa elected President in 2019 and his party, the SLPP, winning the general election in 2020.
While some accused Ranil Wickremesinghe of close ties to the Rajapaksa family, his political career was almost destroyed by Chandrika, Rajapakshas, Rajapaksha's allies and JVP. During his two premiership stints in 2001-2004 and 2015-2019, Sri Lanka experienced periods of economic recovery. He also served as Prime Minister again (one month) and started to serve as President in 2022 to address a severe economic crisis.
Since assuming office as President following parliamentary procedures outlined in the Sri Lankan constitution, Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration has overseen economic improvements, including a reduction in inflation to single digits. His government has implemented policies aimed at strengthening the economy and reducing reliance on welfare programs. Additionally, efforts are underway to establish transparent systems and strengthen national policies for long-term stability.
This guy keeps interrupting by talking incessantly whilst not answering the question, raising his voice. No wonder Sri Lanka is in trouble with leaders like this.
He is not letting the Election commission hold the elections
With this interview he lost his last shred of respect.
we are not only having trouble, actually, we are suffering
The interviewer got the return back to what he did at the start of the interview.
@@thusithaparakrama3115 100% agree. This 'leader' has no problems feeding himself and his family, sourcing fuel and luxuries like tailored suits. While his own people are suffering.
This interview is a classic example of how NOT to face an interview especially as a leader of a country.People would have listened to him if he said what he said in a calm,dignified manner rather than trying to eat the interviewers head off.
That interviewer handled it so well! I also realised that all our recent presidents MR , Gota and now ranil gave international media chaotic interviews like this. They become so defensive and blow everything out of proportion and treat media as they would do to sri lankan media not knowing enough that that behavior is unacceptable.
Non of SL journalist have this bravery like him
My jaws dropped to the floor hearing him answer. “No No No….. and yada yada”
And pointing his fingers at the reporter…. Ooops
Corral finger . It means warning. Be careful.
Very bad attitude president.
Yes like GR those days
True .... Here, Mr. Wickramasinghe accuses the DW correspondent, at least a couple of times, of "shouting" .... Quite ironically, based on what I see and hear too, it's Mr.Wickramasinghe who's shouting here in order to evade the questions. He's not even letting the interviewer to properly formulate the questions .... This is by no means acceptable, just hilarious to say the least ....
Your jaws droped bcoz you never thought a South Asian has the guts to put up with these media guys.
No, our jaws dropped because a leader of a country betrayed so absolutely no training with dealing with the media. He made himself look like a school kid by getting easily agitated.
It is very sure today night,Sri Lanka news channels will show this interview describing in Sinhala language how Ranil fights against Western imperialism to protect Srilanka.
yeah..snakes DERANA TV and HIRU TV
😂😂 ow ow
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
True all Bahudda puttu talking about his courage to talk like this
They did exactly how you said.
Only RW had the balls to question the narrative of Channel 4.
The way he answered these questions and his attitude towards the reporter shows how much freedom of speech and freedom for media is available in SL. No body should question. That's all. Control of Social media is the next step.
Very poor demeanour from RW. Sad he cannot stand up to questioning like a proper statesman. Expected much better from a seasoned veteran.
No wonder the parliament and govenance in SL are in shambles 😳 😡
UDDANTA UBE AMMGE PUKA DDEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA
Why do you get angry when commenting about this discussion? Why are talking with a grudge? Behave like a gentleman.
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752wagakeemenda kiynne Gon wassa
for Sri Lanka: *“Stupidity is the gift that keeps on giving"...The government we elect is the government we deserve.* Showboating, lying, and swindling, there has been disturbing trend for the last 60 years no accountablity for their bad behavior, determined to pressure into placing the blame on others.
This is not even his stupidity....this is their thuggery....robbery....undisciplined....hated and dying capitalism system ....Rest In Pain 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
DW news, could you please pin this comment?
@@GaMaGe-q6p i told you are correct ....i cursed ranil wickramasinghe and their system....
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752 kauda machn.
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752 tho wage gon baiyek ammapa
The bottom line was that he felt the host was shouting because the core of the questions being asked resonated in his mind and conscience in a massive way.
As a Sri Lankan I thank the wonderful journalist Martin Gak for showing the this unelected Chameleon’s true colours.
Dear DW, Thanks for this interview.. As Srilankans we are happy to show the world, How this puppet run our country !
As a tamil I was going to vote him but not anymore
🥰💌💝💖💗💓💞💕❣💯❤🔥❤❤🩹✌🙋🙋♀
@@rajasathiya1370 Vote for the NPP
They have convicted criminals in the parliament. 😆😆😆😅😅😅😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Convicted criminals in death row
@kapurubanda...👍👌👏💯
"You take this western attitude out" well said
😂
😂😂😂fuka thama
THANK YOU DW FOR YOUR VOICE ,WE APPRECIATE YOUR KINDNESS TOWARDS SRI LANKA 🇱🇰
Great job DW
He’s very afraid to hear even though the questions asked by the interviewer.
There is no doubt that this guy has been guilty for all of the accusations.
Correct.
As a Srilankan, I agree
Yes, and there is lot more . He has been in politics for over 40 years. The interviewer is only asking about past 5 years😢
Please open your eyes. This is the way the Western media bully us poor nations. Be like the Indians. Patriotic! We are not patriotic. That's our problem.
I ma sri lankan and I m so proud of my Prsident speech to the media ,
Power of truth is information ,
“It is what it is “ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Feel so sorry for Sri Lankans 😥
Let others people come to ur house to resolve ur family problems? Without Ramil Sri Lanka will be in deep trouble. Sri Lankan
@@chadku4318 what I can see is 99% of Sri Lankans comments are against him. 😅
@@truefeelings3174 This is a good opportunity for the world to know about the governance of Sri Lanka.
@@chadku4318what are you one of his cronnies. we srilankans dont want him
@@truefeelings3174 That's the reason why SL is going to bankrupt
Ranil is the Alibaba , The alibaba who protect the Thefts. Now in Srilanka , Alibaba and 40 Thefts 😢
except alibaba didn't 😅
In this case 225 thefts 😢
Ha haa කාගේ කාගෙත් කිල්ලෝටවල හුනු තියෙනවා.
Wtf 😂
Ranil is king of Alibaba
this is real journalism 😅
As a Sri Lankan it’s very disappointing to see how he rejects international investigations which clearly means that there’s something to hide
No, you are wrong. He may be corrupt of course. But, if a country is allowed to be investigated by other countries, the sovereignty is lost. Will the USA ever allow a foreign power to investigate something in the US? No country should allow foreign powers to perform investigations.
why would international agencies meddle in your internal matters. Stand up for your country , these west are no friends.
There is no need to get international investigations. If you have problems in your home, you should solve them in your home. Don't let neighbours to involve them.
@@nairitakundu2218 Corrupt politicians are afraid do any local investigation because they are mates with the criminals, that's why we are requesting and waiting for an international investigation to happen.
He is now also trying to restrict free speech in social media in a very unconstitutional way. So in the near future you would never see my comments saying a word against these corrupt politicians.
Ehemada asa ? ප.. ක ..ය
Hats off to the journalist gentleman 👏🏻
Thank you DW for showing Ranil Wickramasinghe's true nature to the whole world. International community must take strong actions to protect the lives of innocent Sri Lankans.
in the past we had leaders who were scared of confronting people especially if they were from west..SADLY MANY SRI LANKANS ARE STILL IN POST COLONIAL MINDSET. RW gave beans to this man rightly so..
RW as President has a line of contact only with a fellow head of State not a media man .
That’s wht u think 😂😂😂
fuc. 😅😅😅😅
We has great white race will not simply care about you , we have mercy for guys like you ,so learn to speak well with ypur bosses, otherwise you will see the consequences
Go and watch how Donald Trump deals with journalists.
So glad he show cased his true self publicly, internationally
Me being a sri lankan, I watched this interview all throughout and I'm disgusted how the government is not getting the internationals involved. He's not being very professional. What a shame 😔
Martin gak!! You are going to be celebrated in Sri Lanka for this interview!! Grateful to you for your great questions!!
UBE GANI DEEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA ME SUDDATA
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752mokekda uba 🤣🤣, uba ranil need, ponnya
"I have been doing this game long before you" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Everyone knows Ranil is a badass criminal.
Yeah he accepted that😂
the words "this game" 😁
Wow. This chap doesn't let the journalist finish a question. He comes across as emotionally fragile and like he has things to hide...
💯 true
He is a criminal in srilanka
Why do they ask about human rights in America or england or germany? Why all of them focused on sri lanka instead of other countries?
@@BOSS_30yes, because we are fail as a country, we always depend other. Always asking donations from them, at least we cannot survival a week without their support, As a donators they can ask like that questions without any limits.
@@niro1722 We need to change people's minds. Changing politicians is not the answer! All of them are same. Every one can see how majority of sri lankans understand this speach. Ranil w. Stood on sri lanka's side in this interview. Some international organisations are trying to involve internal problems unnecessarily. We have to avoid them. In that situation Ranil W. is right.
Thanks to DW for being able to portray Ranil Wickramasinghe for what he truly is. He has always been afraid of questions, and instead of answering them, he tries to shut them down through shouting and abusing.
Respect to Hon. President Ranil Wicremesinghe, he is the only one handled the inflation and get back the country norm.
What we see here is a many-a- time failed politician. The vast majority among the local citizenry knows Ranil Wickremesinghe was pushed into this position to 'Serve and Protect' the ousted corrupt regime First and the Citizens Next, if at all !! His display was nothing less than shameful in front a world press.
He has no credible answers to the questions posed on the pressing issues facing Sri Lanka but he was putting a brave while trying to sidetrack the DW Anchor.
💯
UDDANTA UBE AMMGE PUKA DDEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA
Ruler without character
11:59the reporter 13:25had soo much patience , discipline 👌👍10:41
❤ but I ask you not to think about srilankan people are like this leader. This guy is like a joker
Ranil is a heart of Sri Lanka❤
@@rushand8003 yes he is heartless like the majority
@@rushand8003We can see how the heart is working 😂, please don't be a joke. Only minority of dim witted people accept him.
@@rushand8003 heart of the thieving political class. Not of the people
.... how many of his ministers have criminal records? One was recently convicted of extortion (P. Ranatunga) and still a minister
"As a Sri Lankan, I watched this interview where the topic of Ranil Wickramasingha came up. It's disheartening to see how they have had a detrimental impact on our country and continue to do so. It appears that their actions are driven by personal gain rather than the well-being of the people. Our education and healthcare systems have been greatly affected, and it's a source of deep sadness for me as a Sri Lankan. I appreciate you shedding light on the egos and failures of these individuals, particularly for those who still hold them in high regard as saviors for our nation."
UDDANTA UBE AMMGE PUKA DDEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA
Ruler without character
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752 why are u getting angry man.?
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752just a baiya .
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752Mokada mecchara jara dewal kiyyanne ayye? Me manusaya oba hadapu deyyo nevey.
Thank you Martin Gak ,as a Sri Lankan
Strictly I'm saying as a Sri Lankan human, there is no democracy in Sri Lanka. He was trying to control the journalist as same as the Sri Lankan poor people😑😑
All the people in Sri lanka shame on the presidant and the Rajapaksha family.
🥺
The attitude of the media guy, not the questions, offended Ranil W. These media correspondents would never have the guts to question Western leaders the way he questioned our president. This isn't about facts. There is no flawless governance in the world. It all comes down to our country's standing in the world. RW at least made an attempt! Think!
@@keshawasudusinghe2154 Yeah in that time ranil w. stand on our side. His argument is true.
Dw you are doing this job well must Srilankan media learn how to do their job.
❤
@DWnews great salute… thank you very much for revealing truth of this dictator and looking after Sri Lanka Lanka 🙏
Respect DW!,Appreciate your work .Think about how he talks to international media,It is 10 times more in Srilanka.
He is protecting the most corrupted family in the era (which is Rajapaksha family), He is also a part of the problem and supports the corruption pipeline, No point in talking to him
How did he become the president then? Last year there was a lot of anger against the Rajapaksha's so how did someone close to them get elected?
@@YuruCampSupermacyhow is 90% of eswatini (swaziland) voting for the only party in thw country?
@YuruCampSupermacy Sri Lanka has a faulted constitution . Ranil was the Prime Minister when the last President ran away from the country . The current constitution allows the PM to become a stop gap President with the majority of votes in Parliament.
He wasn’t elected by the people. He was selected by the parliament where the Rajapakse majority rule.
@@hiru8293people elected them . Please refer construction of Sri Lanka 😅
Body language says it all
Thank you DW for revealing the true face of this disrespectful person to the world. Appreciate your proficiency at your job. Love and peace from Sri Lanka.
Hats off to the journalist..❤❤ we saw it all from your behavior Ranil Wickramaginghe 😂😂
UBE GANI DEEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA ME SUDDATA
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752ube geni ranilta deelda thiyenne ponnya
Truth comes between lines when an experienced is held by words of an expert.
very timely interview with sri lankan president. Deutsche welle Martin Gak you did a great job, thank you for revealing ranil's real ego to the international word.
Exactly. He is out of control with the dictator power of being a unexpected president position.
Ego indeed continues to grow
I read a lot of negative comments but.... I see RW as the guy who literally saved Sri Lanka. We were in an immensely dark place- no fuel, no gas, very long power cuts, no meds, food shortages, industries were shutting down, and this man literally waved a magic wand and got us out of that situation. I remember carrying my wheezing son and begging for a ride to the bus stand from the passing few vehicles. Buses were few during that time. Three wheelers were not to be seen. We went to the hospital by bus, walked more than a km to it, and because it was a main depot, we were able to get one. Otherwise buses were so crowded with people hanging fron the doors, and people clinging to the back of it as well. The paediatricians morning session was closed by the time we arrived, but luckily he had an evening session. This very wealthy doctor himself was travelling by bicycle!. This is difficulty in just one area.
Riots were ruling the country, and RW was able to put a stop to it till issues were sorted out. I dont think anyone else could have got things done the way he did.
Moving forward, I don't know whether he will be good for the country or not, but i give complete credit to him for saving it.
The interviewer focuses in all the things he hadn't done yet, but so much of what he did is ignored
He didn't save SL. Who knows if the Aragalaya succeeded in a change of government with educated young people who are keen and able to overcome the economic catastrophe as well as to bring the corrupt parliamentarians before courts, SL may be corruption free now. As it stands, corruption is only getting worse and politicians are masterminding how to cling to power. As it stands, you may have little food and diesel but no chance of prospering with young people still without a future.
True Story
Hats off to you president. You did very well
Woe to the poor souls who has to call this despicable creature their president 😢
Whats so descpicable with him..?
@@katsullivan He cannot be honest. Perhaps he really is supporting terrorists.
@@katsullivanThere are people who cannot understand anything.
Stillbetter than Biden
@@namanthathanthrige2848 I'm pretty sure US citizens don't suffer like us
Unless he and his friends in SLPP accept their crimes, Sri Lanka will be stuck in this never ending crises
Sri lankans are a reslient nation. They will bounce back.
They won't accept it. Aragalaya did the mistake of thinking that a new beginning would dawn on Sri Lanka once Gotabhaya had been replaced. We should have not stopped with Gotabhaya, but toppled the entire institution.
Why u want government run by lapaya.
Thanks DW and journalist 👍great job
Well done Mr. President for standing up for the country. ❤
Ranil is shouting to avoid questions, this is funny. He is shaking, angry. He is incompetent, it looks like he is protecting someone or guilty of something.
Most likely both.
Exactly correct.
අම්මෝ ඒ තරම් පරබුද්ද විචාරකයෝ.....කුහකයෝ තමා ඔහොම හිතන්නේ.......😂😂😂😂😂
Everyone will get angry when they are disrespected its normal.
@@katsullivan bro are they paying you good at namal’s bot farm?
It's downright pitiful that Sri Lankans have this kind of extremely rude person as their supposed leader. By admitting that he's "been long enough in this game" clearly demonstrates that everything is just a GAME for him, regardless of the millions of lives that are impacted by his "game". And why would he agree to be interviewed when he obviously didn't want to answer DW's questions?
Hats off to the journalist for keeping his composure despite the abominable attitude of his guest.
Thank you very much for this interview DW and Marin Gak appreciate your patience. Now everyone one can see the real picture of these corrupted leaders . As a citizen of Srilanka im very disappointed and also feel sorry for our beautiful families
What a shameful behavior. Even a high school student knows how to behave in front of a camera. If he is so experienced as he's saying he must know how to handle a interview in a respectful manner. This is what they do inside the parliament too. Shouting together, having super lunch or whatever wasting common people's money and going back to there residence. This is how they deal with the Sri Lankan citizens. Sri Lanka have good, educated people but all the good thing were spoiled by this politicians. What a shame 😖
RW simply couldn't resist the truth and the direct questions instead tried to put the blame on reported. Usually @DW does very good job and so as their reporters. As a Sri Lankan i really feel ashamed!
I am Sri Lankan. This is shameful.
Then u are not a sri lankan😂
Yes we are shame to have a president like this. He showed the world how rude he is.
@@callistusjoseph6388 lapayada onne 🙌
@@RYAnvm200 misunderstanding wela wage.
Don't be ashamed, none of us voted for this clown.
Ranil and Rajapaksha's got caught by media. 😂😂😂 very well asked by DW. Very well presured the questions. Good work..!
As a Sri Lankan, I would first like to thank the DW channel and the journalist for showing to the world the behavior of Ranil, who could not bear the public opposition and engage in strict repressive practices. Ranil Wickramasinghe is not a person elected by the people.
“Crisis doesn't create character; it reveals it!”
So true
Well said
True.
Or actually hides it pretty damn good. If we are speaking of Rajapaksas.
Martin Gak@ DW excellent questioning. RW initially rejects, but answer the same question when DW asks in a different way. Good learing video for our Sri Lankan journalists.
RW will never solve any of the problems in Sri Lanka. You can see that from RW's expressions, shiver, too much eye blinking, not allowing the interviewer to finish the question, etc.
Thanks to social media, we seeing the full interview. Otherwise we would only see the edited few minutes of RW's domination, which is not the reality when watched the whole video.
RW was shouting and acting like a fisherman in this interwiew.
Lol
For all I know Sri Lankan fishermen are well behaved.
Ranil Wickremesinghe's first stint as Prime Minister, from 1993 to 1994, coincided with a strong economic performance, achieving a 6.5% growth rate. However, by 2000-2001, the nation faced a deep recession with a negative 1.5% growth, echoing the current economic crisis. Wickremesinghe returned as Prime Minister for a second, longer term, lasting from 2001 to 2004. During this period, the economy showed signs of recovery, with the growth rate reaching 5.8% and foreign debt decreasing as a share of national income.
However, the security situation remained challenging. The Public Front government under Chandrika Kumaratunga experienced heavy losses, including strategically important military camps and 5,000 security personnel. Subsequently, Wickremesinghe secured another term and negotiated a ceasefire with the LTTE. This decision, while strategically advantageous as it weakened the LTTE through internal divisions (including the defection of a key commander), ultimately proved controversial.
Nevertheless, our main focus lies elsewhere. In Ranil's tenure, Mahinda forged a friendship with Mangala, appointing him as the primary commander in his leadership campaign. Mangala believed he could influence Mahinda once he assumed leadership of the party, thus paving the way for Mangala to realize his dream of leading the SLFP after Mahinda.
Subsequently, Mangala will undertake the responsibility of convincing Chandrika to dissolve the parliament and conduct a general election. Following this, a coalition between Chandrika-led parties and the JVP emerges victorious in the election. Mangala then persuades Chandrika to appoint Mahinda as the Prime Minister of the newly established government.
Sri Lanka's 2005 presidential election approached as President Chandrika Kumaratunga's second term ended. Initial polls favoured Ranil Wickremesinghe, prompting Mahinda Rajapaksa to explore options through his brother Basil. Some sources allege a deal was struck with the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) to manipulate the election outcome.
The claimed agreement reportedly involved three key points:
1. Boycott by Tamil Voters: The LTTE would encourage Tamil voters in their strongholds (North, North East, and South) to abstain from voting, as they were anticipated to largely favour Ranil.
2. Engineered Negotiations: The LTTE would engage with Ranil, seeking a written commitment to implement the 13th Amendment upon his potential election victory.
3. Financial and Material Support: The LTTE would receive significant financial aid and reportedly avoid customs checks on specific imports.
During his election campaign, Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly received a communication from the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) expressing their interest in dialogue. A subsequent meeting facilitated between representatives from each side allegedly saw the LTTE offer conditional support. In exchange for backing Ranil's candidacy, the LTTE requested a written assurance guaranteeing the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan constitution if he secured the win.
Ranil, citing ethical concerns, is said to have declined the offer. He reportedly refused to make such a promise solely to secure electoral victory.
The alleged intention behind securing the letter from the LTTE was to sway the Sinhala vote in Mahinda's favour, as Ranil reportedly enjoyed significant support within this demographic at the time. However, given the uncertainty of obtaining the letter, other strategies, potentially involving Mangala and the JVP, were reportedly planned to achieve the desired electoral outcome.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) actively participated in Mahinda Rajapaksa's 2005 presidential campaign, attending numerous rallies across the country. Rajapaksa faced accusations of misusing tsunami relief funds at the time. While some argue the JVP attempted to mitigate these accusations. The election boycott enforced by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) led to extremely low voter turnout in Tamil-majority areas, including an estimated 500,000 voters abstaining. Ultimately, Rajapaksa narrowly won the election by 150,000 votes.
In 2015, Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Prime Minister under President Maithripala Sirisena. This appointment followed Sirisena's surprise victory in the presidential election, where Ranil had served as campaign manager. The coalition government lasted for around three months before the UNP, led by Ranil, won the general election. This led to Ranil's fourth official term as Prime Minister, lasting from August 2015 to November 2019.
However, the political landscape remained complex. In 2018, President Sirisena attempted to appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister in a move deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Ranil was briefly reinstated before ultimately losing his position in late 2019. Various factors, including the actions of President Sirisena and JVP, contributed to the eventual return of the Rajapaksa family to power, with Gotabaya Rajapaksa elected President in 2019 and his party, the SLPP, winning the general election in 2020.
While some accused Ranil Wickremesinghe of close ties to the Rajapaksa family, his political career was almost destroyed by Chandrika, Rajapakshas, Rajapaksha's allies and JVP. During his two premiership stints in 2001-2004 and 2015-2019, Sri Lanka experienced periods of economic recovery. He also served as Prime Minister again (one month) and started to serve as President in 2022 to address a severe economic crisis.
Since assuming office as President following parliamentary procedures outlined in the Sri Lankan constitution, Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration has overseen economic improvements, including a reduction in inflation to single digits. His government has implemented policies aimed at strengthening the economy and reducing reliance on welfare programs. Additionally, efforts are underway to establish transparent systems and strengthen national policies for long-term stability.
Thank you very much DW. You did a grate job.
SL journalists must question in this manner… but if they do they would have to go through unthinkable 😭
Sri lankan journalist would be arrested by the so called police and armed forces who are there to protect corrupt politicians
The way he answers , one can feel who is guilty
Your mom?
@@LordVoldemortAK Nice.
Okama ekkai ney ..
How do you decide that by the way of answering? Then we dont need courts, investigations, just seeing 'the way of answering' is enough.
Thats the way he talks
Anyone that runs from the questions is most likely lying.
Arent we all in the west and east are lying..? Whats this hypocrisy man..?
It's not most probubly, as a matter of fact.
Conformation from Sri Lankan citizen.
It is a fact, he lies as always.. only difference is western media is not afraid to push back. In Sri Lanka journalists who do so will be harrassed and in worst case end up in jail on some flimsy accusation
Good job DW team 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Greetings from Sri Lanka
Thank you DW media for raising your voice 👍👍👍
This guy doesn’t seem like he has much integrity at all. God help those people in Jesus name. Amen. Because with leaders like this, I can see why they’re in the trouble that they are in. He doesn’t seem very sympathetic or empathetic to the place at all. I’m sure he never misses a meal. This is very disappointing and upsetting.
He is the best leader atm and guess what. In his 20s, he had Batalanda, a torture chamber for male teens and youth, whom he sexually tortured, abused and killed at the end. His uncle was president and he was youth affairs minister.
Now all other past leaders are worst mass murderers and killers. Imagine the culpability Sinhalese who elect and celebrate them as heroes. His uncle said each Tamil I kill, I get 100 Sinhala votes. What am I supposed to do as a politician? Then he anointed this president.
Al Quran said jesus is lier and corrupted teaching 😅 cardinal fight make earth into rotti
lookup Batalanda Detention Centre
@@jonyd9324 This is a biased statement.
Lol there was no God or Jesus in SL while the crisis was going on... But RW came and atleast managed the the situation... I wonder if he was sent by your God🤔😆
Too much power corruption, guilt and fraud embedded into his whole life.. Extremely sad about citizens in SL
UBE GANI DEEPIYA SINHALA CARIYA ME SUDDATA
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752 don’t show you are from an indisciplined vulgar society
@@foundamentalistmarasinghe6752ponnya hema thenma reela ghin 🤣🤣
When the journalist asked about Channel 4, Ranil understood that this is not a script of DW😂 That is the fact that most of the comments below are not understandable to the second citizens. I would like to tell them that to know who Ranil Wickramasinghe is, from June 2022, look for Sri Lanka's economy, politics, inflation, exchange rate and fitch reports. That's it 🤷🤷🤷
Well said! But our foolish people are ignorant.
@@hussainanoordeen5754 that's why Sri Lanka is still a developing country
In 70's Sri Lanka was a so successful country. Even popular than Thailand among German tourists. Amazing nature with incredibly kind and friendly people. It's so sad to see how innocent people are suffering there due to dumb politicians. People do not deserve that
well done DW, he dodging the questions , regarding Easter day bombing blast he even don't want to listen question of their involvement.
Yet nobody ever said he was involved. He's not accused by anyone
@crypticTV oh really he was the prime minister at the time of the easter bombing and had a permanent seat at the security council, so who do u think have had to be accused of, the innocent people who killed by them bomb maybe ?
@@crypticTV but he’s holding onto power through those that got power via the easter attack..
This joker can’t seem to remember that he is now in cahoots with the same set that wanted him out in the 2018 constitutional coup crisis
Power, Corruption and Lies. His reactions screams Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!
Ranil Wickremesinghe's first stint as Prime Minister, from 1993 to 1994, coincided with a strong economic performance, achieving a 6.5% growth rate. However, by 2000-2001, the nation faced a deep recession with a negative 1.5% growth, echoing the current economic crisis. Wickremesinghe returned as Prime Minister for a second, longer term, lasting from 2001 to 2004. During this period, the economy showed signs of recovery, with the growth rate reaching 5.8% and foreign debt decreasing as a share of national income.
However, the security situation remained challenging. The Public Front government under Chandrika Kumaratunga experienced heavy losses, including strategically important military camps and 5,000 security personnel. Subsequently, Wickremesinghe secured another term and negotiated a ceasefire with the LTTE. This decision, while strategically advantageous as it weakened the LTTE through internal divisions (including the defection of a key commander), ultimately proved controversial.
Nevertheless, our main focus lies elsewhere. In Ranil's tenure, Mahinda forged a friendship with Mangala, appointing him as the primary commander in his leadership campaign. Mangala believed he could influence Mahinda once he assumed leadership of the party, thus paving the way for Mangala to realize his dream of leading the SLFP after Mahinda.
Subsequently, Mangala will undertake the responsibility of convincing Chandrika to dissolve the parliament and conduct a general election. Following this, a coalition between Chandrika-led parties and the JVP emerges victorious in the election. Mangala then persuades Chandrika to appoint Mahinda as the Prime Minister of the newly established government.
Sri Lanka's 2005 presidential election approached as President Chandrika Kumaratunga's second term ended. Initial polls favoured Ranil Wickremesinghe, prompting Mahinda Rajapaksa to explore options through his brother Basil. Some sources allege a deal was struck with the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) to manipulate the election outcome.
The claimed agreement reportedly involved three key points:
1. Boycott by Tamil Voters: The LTTE would encourage Tamil voters in their strongholds (North, North East, and South) to abstain from voting, as they were anticipated to largely favour Ranil.
2. Engineered Negotiations: The LTTE would engage with Ranil, seeking a written commitment to implement the 13th Amendment upon his potential election victory.
3. Financial and Material Support: The LTTE would receive significant financial aid and reportedly avoid customs checks on specific imports.
During his election campaign, Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly received a communication from the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) expressing their interest in dialogue. A subsequent meeting facilitated between representatives from each side allegedly saw the LTTE offer conditional support. In exchange for backing Ranil's candidacy, the LTTE requested a written assurance guaranteeing the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan constitution if he secured the win.
Ranil, citing ethical concerns, is said to have declined the offer. He reportedly refused to make such a promise solely to secure electoral victory.
The alleged intention behind securing the letter from the LTTE was to sway the Sinhala vote in Mahinda's favour, as Ranil reportedly enjoyed significant support within this demographic at the time. However, given the uncertainty of obtaining the letter, other strategies, potentially involving Mangala and the JVP, were reportedly planned to achieve the desired electoral outcome.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) actively participated in Mahinda Rajapaksa's 2005 presidential campaign, attending numerous rallies across the country. Rajapaksa faced accusations of misusing tsunami relief funds at the time. While some argue the JVP attempted to mitigate these accusations. The election boycott enforced by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) led to extremely low voter turnout in Tamil-majority areas, including an estimated 500,000 voters abstaining. Ultimately, Rajapaksa narrowly won the election by 150,000 votes.
In 2015, Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Prime Minister under President Maithripala Sirisena. This appointment followed Sirisena's surprise victory in the presidential election, where Ranil had served as campaign manager. The coalition government lasted for around three months before the UNP, led by Ranil, won the general election. This led to Ranil's fourth official term as Prime Minister, lasting from August 2015 to November 2019.
However, the political landscape remained complex. In 2018, President Sirisena attempted to appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister in a move deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Ranil was briefly reinstated before ultimately losing his position in late 2019. Various factors, including the actions of President Sirisena and JVP, contributed to the eventual return of the Rajapaksa family to power, with Gotabaya Rajapaksa elected President in 2019 and his party, the SLPP, winning the general election in 2020.
While some accused Ranil Wickremesinghe of close ties to the Rajapaksa family, his political career was almost destroyed by Chandrika, Rajapakshas, Rajapaksha's allies and JVP. During his two premiership stints in 2001-2004 and 2015-2019, Sri Lanka experienced periods of economic recovery. He also served as Prime Minister again (one month) and started to serve as President in 2022 to address a severe economic crisis.
Since assuming office as President following parliamentary procedures outlined in the Sri Lankan constitution, Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration has overseen economic improvements, including a reduction in inflation to single digits. His government has implemented policies aimed at strengthening the economy and reducing reliance on welfare programs. Additionally, efforts are underway to establish transparent systems and strengthen national policies for long-term stability.
after seeing this i can imagine there won't be any future for Sri Lanka even 100 years late. my dear Sri Lankan young generation, please study well and pack your bag and fly somewhere.
Thank you very much DW..
Glad he demonstrated how horrible he is in this interview. How dare he pit the east and west when the questions asked are the very same asked by the people of this country. Here he uses anti terrorism bills, social media laws, labeling people as extremists to dismiss them, shut them up and lock them up. Urg
Ranil wikkramasinghe served as PM of sri lanka as 6 times and 60 years in politics and very very close ties with rajapaksas and run a heavy currpt political system and sri lanka were ruled by nearly 3 or 4 families since 1948 now sri lanka is a bankcrupt cpuntry millions left the country and sri lanka face huge brain drain and they bring the country years back they killled people and lunched such criminal attark on people sri lanka lost almost everything so sad how this kind of politicians who bankcrupted a country
But Rajapaksa government came with 69% popular vote. Then who are in the wrong here ?.
@@katsullivan primarily the people our people are so dumb in the political sense but we can not forget these few families
@@nipuna7876 Ignorance is the enemy of democracy. Plato said that. Soo who is the guilty party here..?
@@katsullivan good point! eduction is the culprit because i'm in the same country! yes theres a lot in young generation who are well educated, who either have or are looking to flee the country first chance they get.
@@grgwashnton23 yeah let the people migrate freely. I am not anti migration. Anyone should be able to travel and settle in any country they want. Free will above all.
Ranil did well
We have been grappling with the issue of alleged corruption within the Rajapaksha family, especially the previous president, Gotabhaya Rajapaksha. After he was removed from office by the Sri Lankan people, we witnessed the return of the Rajapaksha Party to power. Unfortunately, instead of a transparent and unbiased election process, the same group of ministers elected Ranil Wickramasinghe as the president, seemingly for their own protection and interests.
It is essential to note that Ranil Wickramasinghe did not secure his presidency through a direct vote from the people. Rather, he appears to be acting as a representative and protector of the Rajapaksha family and their ministers. This situation raises concerns about his legitimacy to represent our nation.
Furthermore, Mr. Wickramasinghe has not held any elections during his tenure, citing various reasons for postponement. This lack of electoral accountability further raises doubts about his representation of the Sri Lankan people.
In light of these circumstances, it is crucial to question whether Ranil Wickramasinghe genuinely represents the interests and will of the people of Sri Lanka.
This guy is horrible. Attacking people for asking questions. Reminds me of another former President of the United States. He seems like he has a lack of integrity, and seems corrupt to me. Fixating on the wrong things. May the Lord God have mercy upon them with men like him in office.May God help them in Jesus name. Amen.
He is speaking in the capacity of the President of an independent country. He should be defending the country he runs. That is his duty. He is spot on here !
Trump genes 🎉
@@rusiruhettimullage5226 he is not defendng the country but a clan of thieves who ran the country in the last decade
@@rusiruhettimullage5226😂😂😂😂 Toiyek! Your time's up! Sri Lankans will kick this joker out of power. You will have to cry and cry. 😂😂😂😂
@@rusiruhettimullage5226 you had to be that one guy. right? 😂😂🤣🤣
Ranil is not able to face interviews when he is guilty. He is running away abusing the interviewer.
How is he running away..? The media person came with accusations without any backing. Ranil on that spot took him down. Whats his guilt i dont know. But you havent watched full interview v im pretty sure about that.
yea men, people dont watch the full video. they just hate ranil@@katsullivan
@@katsullivan Ranil is running away from the question and guilt of the Easter Sunday Attack which is why he is angry and going out of question. He is sort of lying. He is also responsible for all the corrupt activities as he was in the parliament for several decades.
@@nimalmalcolm so you know better than FBI.? Why dont you come out and prove it in public or a court.
@@katsullivan It will happen in the future. Not to worry.
As a sri lanken we need international support to get rid of illegitimate president and his government . They are criminals. Thank you for this interview and please help sri lanka
Lol...Surely they'll help Sri Lanka 😂
Thank you very much DW. Really appreciate your interview. This is absolutely not the way an experienced politician should behave. He has shamed Sri Lanka with his arrogance. He wants to avoid the truth. Shame on RW!